How do you tell if a chicks a rooster

[Chickensaurous]

Does anyone know any ways to tell if a little chickens a rooster my Isa brown had chicks about two weeks ago and I want to sell the roosters while there still cute

 

[bugglesmommy]

Except for sex linked birds, apart from vent sexing, which can be difficult for even those with experience, and DNA testing. What you look for is early comb and wattle development and redness. Cockerels often have thicker legs.

A cockerel is a cockerel and may be challenging to rehome even when cute. Many people cannot have or do not want a rooster. People generally do not get a rooster on a whim for cuteness. They want a breeder, flock protector or supper.

 

[appps]

Yeah pretty much a roll of the dice thing if you don't know what your doing at that age.
We went by the comb development when picking ours at about 4 weeks and still got one wrong. We posted on here at about 8 weeks and everyone thought the rooster was a hen and that one of the hens was a rooster

But yep most people buying roosters aren't after a cute pet, they are after a breeding bird old enough to get a idea of shape colour and temperament. Or something to eat so want it big enough to make a meal.

 

[drumstick diva]

Bugglesmommy brought up good points. When they are a few weeks old you could try posting clear, closeup photos of the face showing comb, on "what gender or breed is this."

 

[redsoxs]

I'm on board with the above posts. Give it a little time and post some pics. Good luck to you!

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

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